Building an Inclusive & Multiracial Democracy
Democracy Fund works toward an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. In collaboration with grantees, donors, and other partners, we are working to strengthen and expand the pro-democracy movement, defend against anti-democratic attacks, and advance structural change. Our democracy can’t wait. We hope you’ll join us.
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FeaturedHow Philanthropy is Responding to a Changed World
March 27, 2025Will philanthropy rise to the occasion? It’s a question many are asking just a few months into this new era in which Americans are seeing democratic institutions undermined and core norms eroded at a rapid pace. A new survey conducted by Democracy Fund of 151 foundations, donors, advisors, and funding intermediaries in the democracy field […] -
Announcement
Democracy Fund Welcomes New Leaders to its Board and Staff
March 19, 2025Our people are at the core of living our mission every day — and we are excited to announce a new member of our board of directors along with several internal promotions at Democracy Fund. We are honored to welcome Vanita Gupta to our board of directors this month. Vanita is currently a Distinguished Scholar […] -
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New Report Explores How Infrastructure Support Can Transform Journalism
January 30, 2025Local news has a growing need for robust infrastructure. As authoritarian movements threaten journalists and pro-democratic news organizations, better infrastructure can strengthen existing newsrooms, provide protection and security, and grow a new landscape of equitable local journalism. To support it, funders must navigate what can be a confusing array of organizations and initiatives. We recently […] -
Blog
A Pledge to Get Through This Together
January 17, 2025No one can foresee exactly what the coming months will bring for our country. What we know for certain is that this is not a time to retreat from our core commitments or from each other. It is clear that community and perseverance are what will get us through the coming trials. Isolation and resignation will do nothing but ensure our failure. -
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5 Things I’ve Learned In 10 Years of Leading Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice
December 16, 2024I want to end the year on a note of gratitude and pride for the many ways our community came together to defend and advance a democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy for all Americans. While I am clear-eyed about the threats facing us and the hard work ahead, I remain determined to […] -
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Statement On the 2024 Election From Democracy Fund President Joe Goldman
November 7, 2024As a leader of a foundation committed to a more inclusive multiracial democracy, I want to acknowledge the pain, fear, and exhaustion that so many of us are experiencing right now — while also feeling an urgency to take action to respond to the threats that lie ahead. In a heightened authoritarian environment, civil society […]
What We Do
Democracy Fund supports the champions of our democracy, including movement leaders, activists, advocates, journalists, and public officials. We collaborate with our grantees, donors, and other partners to strengthen and expand the movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy.